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Republic of San Marino

noun

The smallest republic in the world; the oldest independent country in Europe (achieved independence in 301); located in the Apennines and completely surrounded by Italy. Synonym: San Marino.

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... The little republic of San Marino presented Miss Mitchell, in 1859, with a bronze medal of merit, together with the Ribbon and Letters Patent signed by the two captains regent. This medal she prized as highly as the ...

— Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals • Maria Mitchell

... thither, and suffering severe hardships, the column reached the republic of San Marino. The brave hospitality of that Rock of freedom prevented Garibaldi from falling into the clutches of the Austrians, who surrounded the republic. He treated with the Regent for the immunity of his followers, who had laid down their arms; and, in the night, he himself escaped with Anita, Ugo Bassi, ...

— The Liberation of Italy • Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco

Words linked to "Republic of San Marino" : Europe, European country, San Marinese, Italian Peninsula, San Marino, capital of San Marino, European nation